Senior Director Team Security

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. (MSG Sports) is a leading professional sports company, with a collection of assets that includes the New York Knicks (NBA) and the New York Rangers (NHL), as well as two development league teams – the Westchester Knicks (NBAGL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also operates a professional sports team performance center – the MSG Training Center in Greenburgh, NY. More information is available at

Who are we hiring?

TheSeniorDirectorTeamSecurity forThe NewYorkKnicks will be accountable for developing and implementingproactive/preventative security measures and programsfor theprotection ofMSG’s team personnel,playersand family membersboth domestically and on a global basis as needed.This position willalsosupportMSG’sbusiness continuityand crisis managementefforts.This position willbe responsible forthe execution of player-specific needsand appearances,in accordance withexisting team and Madison Square Garden policies, guidelines and initiatives.

What will you do?

• Develop andmaintainabest-in-classsecurity program for the NY Knicks, ensuring team personnel and players arealways protected.
• In partnership with MSG’s Intelligence and Investigation team, conduct investigations involving game incidentsthat involveplayers,staffand others as necessary and directed.
• Travel with team throughout the course of the season (preseason, regularseasonand playoffs) and provide personal player security (ingress, egress, post-game, etc.) for all games at MSGand road games, working intandemwithteam security and other related MSG personnel.
• Participate in the security planning and on-site management of security at selectedspecial eventsincluding the NBA, All-Star Games, Global Games, Drafts, Playoffs, and otherspecial events.
• Coordinate, prepare anddisseminateall relative informationregardingplayer security to appropriate team personnel/ executivesandappropriate in-housestaff (MSG/Command Center, etc.).
• Interact and coordinate efforts with all necessary team personnel and MSG staff on game nights.
• Provide personal security for family members as directed.
• Ensurethehighest level of guestexperience, while providing a secure environment, inallareaswhere thepotential public/player interactionmay exist.
• Responsible for communicating all relative informationregardingplayer security to teamexecutivesand MSG staff on game nights – including those postsnearthe team locker rooms and relatedadditionalareas restricted to non-club personnel.
• Confer and provide informationregardingoperational and investigative situations when necessary.
• Will work closely with the Director of Event Operations, Director of Building Security, Director of MSG Intelligenceand the Director of Investigations to coordinate player activities when applicable.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.

What do you need to succeed?

• 12+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• The ideal candidate will have10+years of security operations and management experience with a knowledge of events and/or sports operations.
• Ability to develop and execute company and departmental standard operating procedures (SOP’s)and effectively articulate and manage security budgetary initiatives.
• Strong background and experienceinemergency planning/business continuity.
• The abilityto effectively provide close supervision,guidance,and structure to staffasneeded.
• Proven ability to assess, develop and successfully execute strategic internal and external security plans and quickly adapt to change as required by events.
• Excellent verbal and written communication;organizational and time management skillsarerequired.
• Must have the ability to work independently and use sound business judgment whiledisplayingtact,diplomacyand a commitment to company values.
• Adept atmaintaininga positive, open, approachable, and professional relationship with a diverse group of people.
• Highly responsive to emergencies.
• Experience working with law enforcement and coordinating security and safety needs for clients.
• Specialized training in safety and security for high profile clients.
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions without detailed instruction

Special Requirements:

• Position requires substantial travel year-round.Candidateswill be expected to be able to travel often and endurelong periodsof standing and sitting with little to no notice.
• Work hours are often fluid and not considered “normal’ work hours while traveling during the season.
• Candidatesare required tobe extremely flexible as travel plans are susceptible to delays and changes to accommodate team needs.

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Pay Range

$134,000—$260,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.